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The international love language: food
Hope College has no shortage of sanctimonious annual food events, but one of their most prominent surpassed its expectations on…
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‘Brain Day’ educates and entertains
As human beings, we all have something incredible and intricate in common: the possession of a complex, powerful brain. Happy…
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Dance Marathon: Inspiring hope for the kids
For weeks and months leading up to last Friday, posters, fundraisers and word-of-mouth advertising have helped raise awareness for the…
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Hockey fights hard, takes close loss against Oakland
The hockey team competed in the ACHC regional tournament last weekend, playing Saginaw Valley State University on Friday and Oakland University on Saturday. The team needed to win both games to advance to the ACHA national championships. The team won against Saginaw Valley 8-0, advancing to the final game, of which a win would bring…
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Lacrosse off to a victorious spring start
On March 9, the men’s lacrosse team won against Oberlin by 11- 7. From the beginning, the men’s team worked hard against the opposing players to take every point towardsthe win. The team started with 3-0 in the first quarter. One of the goals came from Nathaniel Hentschel (’20) and two of them came from…
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Essential oils, IV drips and oat milk: Oh my!
This semester we’ve talked a lot about health, with topics ranging from what to eat when literally nothing looks good to the great sport of racquetball. But health and wellness, two of the topics under the wide umbrella of lifestyle, are comprised of more than just eating well and working out. In light of this,…
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Self-care secrets for sleep-deprived students
Most people love to dance: it’s a fun way to let off some steam or just have a good laugh with your friends. Few people, however, would ever be able to dance—much less stay awake and standing—for 24 hours straight without proper mental and physical preparation. Well, this past weekend, that is what hundreds of…
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Go take ‘Flight’ in the DePree Art Center
With the weather outside still fairly cold and miserable, it can be both more practical and fun to look for activities indoors rather than outdoors. In between midterms and looking at flights out of Holland for spring break, take a quick mental vacation without leaving campus by visiting the DePree Art Center and checking out…
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JRVWS hosts final event of semester
On Thursday evening, the Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series (JRVWS) put on its final event of the semester, ending the year with two fantastic authors and a celebration of creativity. Hope College played host to writers Hilary Plum and Chen Chen, both of whom demonstrated their literary prowess when they gave live readings to students…
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Unique new clubs available to join
Yoga Club Led by Sophia VanderKooy (’20) and Alaina Streberger (’20), Hope Yoga seeks to “allow a space for all students to learn about and practice yoga,” in the words of Streberger. VanderKooy says, “We strive to make Hope Yoga affordable, inclusive and accessible. We want everyone who walks into our practice to feel comfortable…
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Hope for future peace in Palestinian-Israeli crisis
In order for a peace process to even commence, involved leaders must engage in a major shift in thinking. Both Israel and the United States both have leaders who hold far-right mindsets and whose actions may have longterm damaging consequences. President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s official capital has further alienated Palestinians…
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Off-campus insights: Living and learning in Philadelphia
When Stefanie Jacobs (’19) toured Strath Haven High School with her fellow students in the Philadelphia Center (TPC) program, she noticed that something felt off. Jacobs recalled meeting with the vice principal and two members of the student congress. “When we spoke with them, it felt disingenuous and almost like there was an agenda,” Jacobs…
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Ottawa County mental health gets new funding
After years of underfunding, Ottawa County Community Mental Health (CMH) will get an additional $2.5 million from the state over the next four years. Lynne Doyle, director of the county’s CMH, explained in an interview with the Holland Sentinel that this won’t be enough to guarantee financial security for the crucial public health organization. The…